Grade level

Academic

Standard

Competency

(CDA and NOCTI aligned)

Content

Instructional Method

Skills

Resources

   Assessment

11

PA

FACS

11.3 b, d

11.4 b

RWSL

11.1.1.-1.8

Math

2.2.11 a

2.3.11 c

National Early Childhood

4.1.1

4.3.5

4.4.1

4.4.2

4.4.3

4.4.7

4.6.3

To establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment. CDA Subject area 1

Health and Safety NOCTI

Hrs.  10 Theory

         30 Lab Planning

1. Safety
2. Health

3.   Learning

 Environment

Examples:  safety, first aid, health, nutrition, space planning, materials and equipment, play

Professional Resource File Artifact Collection

1. Textbook
2. Videos
3. Discussion
4. Group Work
5. Demonstration
6. Visit a Lab
7. Guest Speakers
8. Visuals

1. Demonstrate correct hand washing.

2. Describe universal pre- caution methods.

3. Conduct an emergency evacuation drill.

4. Inspect a center for safety hazards.

5. Prepare an accident report.

6. Create menus for healthy meals and snacks.

7. Prepare and serve a healthy snack.

8. Identify major nutrients in foods.

9. Teach a nutrition lesson.

10. Create a well-designed, balanced floor plan.

11. Identify

symptoms of

common child- hood diseases.

      12. Explain rest and

   relaxation techniques.

Child Development Associate Assessment System and Competancy Standards (CDA ASCS) Preschool

Caregivers in Center-based programs

Early Education Pathway to CDA

Working With Young Children

Chapters 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 25, 28, 29

• Portfolio/  Professional  Resource File Entry
• Floor Plan
• Chapter tests
• Menus
• Snack
• Pediatric First Aid / CPR (OPT)
• Lesson Plans
• Observations
• Worksheets
• Classroom Discussions

Grade level

Academic

Standard

Competency

(CDA and NOCTI aligned)

Content

Instructional Method

Skills

Resources

Assessment

11

PA

FACS

11.4a, b, c, e

RWSL

11.1.1.-1.8

Math

2.7.11a, b

2.8.11a

S/T

3.7.10c, d, e

To advance physical and intellectual competence.(CDA) Subject area 2

Cognitive Development

Physical Development

Language Development and Communication

(NOCTI)

Hrs.  10

4.  Physical

5.  Cognitive

6.  Communica-

      tion

7.  Creative

Examples:  Large and small muscle, language and literacy, discovery, art, music.

Professional Resource File Artifact Collection

1. Textbook
2. Videos
3. Discussion
4. Group Work
5. Demonstration
6. Visit a Lab
7. Guest Speakers
8. Visuals

1. Plan appropriate activities for the four developmental areas (PIES:  Physical, intellectual, social, emotional).
2. Record physical and motor development of a four or five year old.
3. Explain how cognitive development stages correlate to social, emotional, and physical development.
4. Describe equipment that promotes cognitive development

5,   Identify examples

      of cognitive

             development

CDA ASCS Preschool

Early Education Pathway to CDA

Working With Young Children

Chapters 4, 5, 6,

Literacy Coach

• Portfolio/  Professional  Resource File Entry
• Chapter Tests
• Worksheets
• Lesson Plans
• Observations
• Classroom Discussions

Grade level

Academic

Standard

Competency

(CDA and NOCTI aligned)

Content

Instructional Method

Skills

Resources

      Assessment

11

PA

FACS

11.2f

11.4a, c

RWSL

11.1.1.-1.8

S/T 3.7.10c, d, e

National Early Childhood

4.1.1

4.3.5

4.5.1

National

FCS

15.2.1 – 15.2.4

To support social and emotional development and to provide positive guidance. (CDA) subject area 3

Social and emotional development (NOCTI)

Creativity (NOCTI)

Hrs.  8

8.  Self

9.  Social

10. Guidance

Examples:  self-esteem,

independence, self-control, socialization

Professional Resource File Artifact Collection

1. Textbook
2. Videos
3. Discussion
4. Group Work
5. Demonstration

1. Visit a Lab
2. Guest Speakers
3. Visuals

1. Develop a list of rules for each learning center:

  a.  sensory

  b.  dramatic play

  c.  art

 d.  music

  e.  block building

  f.  library

  g.  science

  h.  small manipulative area

  i.  playground

2.  Demonstrate appropriate guidance techniques.

CDA ASCS Preschool

Early Education Pathway to CDA

Working With Young Children

Chapters 4, 5, 6, 7, 13, 14,15, 20

Parenting R&R

Chapters 2, 5, 14-24

• Portfolio/  Professional  Resource File Entry
• Chapter

   Tests

• Worksheets
• Lesson Plans
• Observations
• Classroom Discussions

Grade level

Academic

Standard

Competency

(CDA and NOCTI aligned)

Content

Instructional

    Method

Skills

Resources

Assessment

11

PA

FACS

11.2f, g

RWSL

11.1.1.-1.8

S/T 3.7.10c, d, e

National

FCS

15.1.1 – 15.1.5

15.2..5

15.3.1 – 15.3.3

15.4.2 – 15.4.4

To establish positive and productive relationships with families.(CDA) Subject area 4

Culturally relevant care and education (NOCTI)

Positive adult-child relationships and guidance. (NOCTI)

Positive relationships with families. (NOCTI)

Inclusion of children with special needs (NOCTI)

Professionalism (NOCTI)

Hrs.  4

11. Families

Examples:  parent involvement, home visits, conferences, referrals

Professional Resource File Artifact Collection

1. Textbook
2. Videos
3. Discussion
4. Group Work
5. Demonstration
6. Visit a Lab
7. Guest Speakers
8. Visuals

1. Demonstrate problem-solving skills.
2. Demonstrate decision-making skills.
3. Demonstrate communication skills.
4. Analyze roles and responsibilities of parenting.

CDA ASCS Preschool

Early Education Pathway to CDA

Working With Young Children

Chapters 2, 30

Parenting Rewards and Responsibilities

Chapters 1,2,3, 5-10, 12, 16, 24 - 28,

• Portfolio/  Professional  Resource File Entry
• Parent communica-tion
• Chapter Tests
• Worksheets
• Classroom Discussions

Grade level

Academic

Standard

Competency

(CDA and NOCTI aligned)

Content

Instructional

    Method

Skills

Resources

Assessment

11

PA

FACS 11.2c, h

11.4a, c, d, e

RWSL

11.1.1.-1.8

Math

2.6.11a, b

S/T

3.7.10c, d, e

CE&W

13.4.11c, 13.1.11b

National Early Childhood

4.1.1

To ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs.(CDA)

Subject area 5

Culturally relevant care and education. (NOCTI)

Inclusion of children with special needs. (NOCTI)

Program management (NOCTI)

Hrs.  5

12. Program management

Examples:  planning, record keeping, reporting

Professional Resource File Artifact Collection

1. Textbook
2. Videos
3. Discussion
4. Group Work
5. Demonstration
6. Visit a Lab
7. Guest Speakers
8. Visuals

• Develop goals for a center.
• Develop curriculum for a center.
• Develop a lesson plan.
• Describe methods of organization.

CDA ASCS Preschool

Early Education Pathway to CDA

Working With Young Children

Chapters 8, 9, 17, 18-24

• Portfolio/  Professional  Resource File Entry
• Chapter Tests
• Worksheets
• Lesson plans
• Observation
• Classroom Discussions

Grade level

Academic

Standard

Competency

(CDA and NOCTI aligned)

Content

Instructional Method

Skills

Resources

Assessment

11

PA

FACS

11.2a, b, c, h

RWSL

11.1.1.-1.8

CE&W

13.1.11.a, b, d, e, f

S/T 3.7.10c, d,

National Early Childhood

4.1.1.

4.1.2.

4.1.3

4.1.4

To maintain a commitment to professionalism. (CDA) Subject area 6

Professionalism (NOCTI)

Hrs. 2.5

13. Professionalism

Examples:  advocacy, ethical practices, work force issues, professional associations

Professional Resource File Artifact Collection

• Textbook
• Videos
• Discussion
• Group Work
• Demonstration
• Visit a Lab
• Guest Speakers
• Visuals

1. Read, agree to, and sign the Code of Ethics.
2. Apply for and obtain clearances.
3. Develop a personal career plan.
4. Begin professional resource file and career portfolio that would include samples of their work.

Identify career opportunities in early childhood.

CDA ASCS Preschool

Early Education Pathway to CDA

Working With Young Children

Chapters 1, 32

• Portfolio/  Professional  Resource File Entry
• Chapter Tests
• Worksheets
• Classroom Discussions
• Case Studies
• Act 34 and Act 151 Clearance
• TB Tine Test

Grade level

Academic

Standard

Competency

(CDA and NOCTI aligned)

Content

Instructional Method

Skills

Resources

Assessment

11

PA

FACS

11.4a

RWSL

11.1.1.-1.8

Math

2.7.11a

S/T

3.7.10c, d, e

To observe and record children’s behavior. (CDA)

 Subject area 7

Observation and documentation of learning (NOCTI)

Hrs. 5

Examples:

Tools and strategies for objective information collection

Professional Resource File Artifact Collection

1.  Textbook

• Videos
• Discussion
• Group Work
• Demonstration
• Visit a Lab
• Guest Speakers
• Visuals

1. Locate observation

      forms.

1. Identify various types of observations.
2. Complete a written observation of a preschool child.

CDA ASCS Preschool

Early Education Pathway to CDA

Working With Young Children

Chapters 3

1. Portfolio/ 

    Professional

    Resource File

    Entry

2. Chapter Tests

3.  Worksheets

4.  Classroom

     Discussions

5.  Observations

Grade level

Academic

Standard

Competency

(CDA and NOCTI

 aligned)

Content

Instructional Method

Skills

Resources

      Assessment

11

PA

FACS 11.4a, c

RWSL

11.1.1.-1.8

S/T 3.7.10c, d, e

National Early Childhood

4.1.1

4.2.3

4.2.5

4.3.6

National</